Revista de calidad asistencial : organo de la Sociedad Española de Calidad Asistencial
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To estimate quality healthcare indicators in an intensive care unit (ICU). ⋯ Our results are similar to those of other studies using the same methodology. An HAI surveillance system is a key factor for implementing a healthcare quality improvement system. The obtained indicators allow intra-comparison over time and with other similar hospitals, the monitoring of infection control measures, and thus an effective improvement in healthcare quality and patient safety.